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Fager, Charles J.,
Abstract
Object -- Toy
Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- St. Petersburg
Mosaic
Sculpture
(Beach Balls), (sculpture).
Artist:
Fager
,
Charles
J.,
1936-
,
sculptor
.
Title:
(Beach Balls), (sculpture).
Dates:
1993. Dedicated Oct. 28, 1993.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Ferro-cement, ceramic tile.
Dimensions:
3 units. Each sculpture approx. Diam. 60 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Three large concrete balls covered with tile mosaic. One ball is a solid light blue color; the second ball is a white/green striped beach ball pattern; the third ball has the pattern of a soccer ball. The sculptures sit directly on the ground.
Subject:
Abstract
Object -- Toy -- Ball
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- St. Petersburg
Mosaic
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of St. Petersburg, Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Department, 1450 16th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33704
Located North Shore Pool, North Shore Drive N.E. & 10th Avenue N.E., St. Petersburg, Florida
Remarks:
The sculpture was commissioned as the city's first One Percent for Art project. Cost of the sculpture was $8,300. The sculpture was originally designed for the Shore Acres Pool, but was installed at the North Shore Pool for safety reasons. IAS files contain copies of related articles from St. Petersburg Times, April 21, and May 5, 1993. IAS files contain copy of artist's agreement and sketches; city press release, Oct. 15, 1993, and Public Art Commission dedication invitation.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida survey, 1994.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS FL000984
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
FL000984
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